Massimiliano Allegri prepares for next season with Riccardo Montolivo at Milan and sends a message to Andrea Pirlo. “I don’t care what he says.”

MassimilianoAllegri prepares for next season with RiccardoMontolivo at Milan and sends a message to Andrea Pirlo. “I don’t care what he says.”

The Coach has nothing more to play for this term and takes on already-relegated Novara this afternoon.

“I must compliment Juventus, as they had an extraordinary year and deserve this Scudetto. This does not mean it was a failure for Milan, though,” said Allegri.

“We won it last season, went close this time and hope to be competitive in Europe and Serie A next year too.

“Next season Montolivo will arrive and he is a very talented player with great technique. In any case, Milan will remain competitive next year and we must continue the work we started last season. We need to begin again with great enthusiasm.”

Montolivo is a free agent, as his contract with Fiorentina expires on June 30.

There is the sensation this is the end of an era, as Alessandro Nesta, GennaroGattuso, PippoInzaghi and Mark van Bommel have all confirmed they are leaving Milan, while Clarence Seedorf and GianlucaZambrotta are expected to follow with their contracts expiring next month.

“These are going to be difficult days, as we are saying goodbye to players and men who have written Milan history. It must be a celebration for those lads who are leaving and I thank them for giving their all. Unfortunately you cannot hold back time.

“To be here for 10 years and win so many trophies means you have a very strong mentality. We’re finishing a season and an era.”